Where can I get these old Sony tape formats converted?

April 19, 2011 11:57 AM

Sony HG120 tape, Sony 8mm MP120 tape, Sony Video8 MP60 tape. Need converted to DVD or other modern format, in Philadelphia. If not local, than some reputable online business someone has used previously.

I have a few of these tapes from years back and I'm looking to get them converted, or I'd like to (re)view them at the very least. I'd prefer to go to someplace in Philadelphia if possible. If not, I would be somewhat okay with sending them to some online business that people are familiar with.

I looked around for local universities like the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel for media labs that offer those services, but neither seems to do it.

Thanks!

posted by furious to Technology (3 answers total)

I bet the Calumet on South Columbus would at least know where you can get it done, if anywhere locally.

There is a media lab in the basement of Van Pelt Library at Penn that has the proper facilities, but you might need a PennCard -- i.e., be student, faculty, or staff -- to use it. (I'm pretty sure it's self-service only.) If that's the case, you might try putting a job offer specific to Penn students on Craigslist, or get a temporary PennCard.
posted by supercres at 12:43 PM on April 19, 2011

Oh, sorry. Just noticed that your formats may not be supported.
posted by supercres at 12:44 PM on April 19, 2011

Response by poster: thanks! yeah Penn doesn't do it, but as you said, Calumet knew where, and it's Photolounge. I'm set, thanks supercres.
posted by furious at 1:17 PM on April 19, 2011